Answer:
8 were mosquitoes
Step-by-step explanation:
We can set up equal proportions, then cross-multiply.
[tex]\frac{14 insects}{2 mosquitoes} = \frac{56 insects}{x mosquitoes}[/tex]
Keep in mind that the insects must both be in the numerator and the mosquitoes both in the denominator. If you flip one of these, it won't work.
Cross-multiply.
14x = 56*2
14x = 112
x = 112/14 = 8
She saw 8 mosquitoes.
